Fish Farming

• Why do we farm fish?

  Overfishing threatens the existence of many fish species in the wild. 

  We use fish farming and sustainable fishing methods as an alternative way of sourcing fish that avoids overfishing.

  1. Fish farms are large enclosures or tanks designed to provide controlled environments for the growth of fish for human consumption. Obtaining our fish from fish farms allows wild fish stocks to recover.
  2. Opting for fish sourced from sustainable fisheries, in addition to fish farming, helps maintain fish stocks.
• Sustainable fisheries

  Adopting sustainable fishing methods preserves the health and biodiversity of aquatic ecosystems and safeguards the future of the fishing industry.

  
  

  Sustainable fisheries practices include:

  1. Increasing the size of fishing nets - allows for the selective capture of adult fish, while enabling young fish to escape. This allows the young fish to grow and reproduce, maintaining the fish populations and contributing to the overall sustainability of fisheries.
• Sustainable fisheries practices include:

  1. Fishing quotas - by setting limits on the amount of fish that can be caught, fishing quotas help maintain balanced ecosystems and ensure the long-term viability and sustainability of fish stocks.